Corsair acquires Trak Racer, adding premium racing cockpits and flight sim gear to its lineup

Corsair has expanded its product lineup with the acquisition of Trak Racer, a premium manufacturer of racing cockpits and flight simulation gear based in Australia. The US company now plans to merge Trak Racer's expertise with Fanatec, a leading sim-racing hardware brand owned by Corsair. This collaboration aims to create a comprehensive platform for simulation and racing enthusiasts.

Trak Racer specializes in physical components like aluminum cockpits, racing seats, motion systems, and haptic feedback solutions, while Fanatec focuses on the electronics side of simulation, including steering wheels, pedals, and shifters. Corsair acquired Fanatec in 2024 after it filed for bankruptcy the previous year, but retained its employees and continued using the Fanatec brand for simulation peripherals.

Trak Racer, founded in 2008, serves both physical cockpits and traditional accessories such as racing wheels and pedals. The Melbourne-based company collaborates with Formula 1 teams on their simulation workloads. Following the acquisition, Trak Racer will benefit from Corsair's broader distribution network and retail partnerships.

Corsair's CEO, Thi La, believes the Trak Racer brand will complement Fanatec's lineup of simulation and racing peripherals. The company's entry into the flight simulation market, represented by Trak Racer's Airbus TR550 Flight Simulator, priced at €1,028 (excluding shipping), showcases their commitment to the growing sim-racing market.